What's the best free or open source software (for Windows XP) which will scan multiple pages in a row and output a PDF with zero fuss? [more inside]
posted by cowbellemoo on Nov 3, 2009 - 3 answers

How can I reduce the file size of a scanned document in Windows XP? [more inside]
posted by MrMulan on Oct 30, 2009 - 8 answers

Looking for a scanner program that will allow me to set a custom size to scan and remember it for multiple scans. [more inside]
posted by tdreyer on Sep 20, 2009 - 4 answers

My dad has many thousands of photos in 35mm slide and print form (the output of 40 years as a photography hobbyist). He's looking for an archival-quality photo scanner that can handle both formats, as well as provide some degree of bulk-load automation. What should he get?
posted by killdevil on Apr 16, 2009 - 14 answers

I would like to be able to scan in the bar codes on all the comics of my collection into a software that will track and allow me to manage my collection. Scanning being the main requirement. [more inside]
posted by Jonsnews on Jan 31, 2008 - 10 answers

Is there a way to Scan a Job application via scanner then fill out the application with word or other word processors? [more inside]
posted by tradeer33 on Jul 18, 2007 - 3 answers

The unix program 'unpaper' was recently recommended for cleaning up artifacts on scanned images. Unfortunately it doesn't natively do pdfs, only "pnm family" -- pbm, pgm and ppm formats. [more inside]
posted by acro on May 16, 2007 - 10 answers

How do I properly scan a page out of a hardcover book on a flatbed scanner? [more inside]
posted by qbxk on Sep 14, 2006 - 10 answers

Searching for a specific type of book scanner....maybe it only exists in my imagination, but I would like to scan sketchbook pages without ripping them out...{mi} [more inside]
posted by eileen on Feb 9, 2005 - 8 answers

Has someone come up with a tool for removing notebook lines from scanned documents? [more inside]
posted by Hildago on Apr 8, 2004 - 24 answers